5 Reasons to ❤️ summer in Marlborough…

Christmas is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing… It’s the start of the summer holidays.

We all know Marlborough is #brillianteveryday but in summertime it sizzles!

Here are 5 reasons to ❤️ summer in Marlborough…

Hot dry days washed off with cool river swims

Barbecues and bowls of fresh, juicy Marlborough cherries

Playing about on the water… The summer holidays are made for boating and kayaking in the stunning Marlborough Sounds

Long lunches at local wineries

The Summer Concert Series! These popular summer musical events are the perfect excuse to gather a group of family and friends together and enjoy an afternoon or evening of great entertainment. Bring your dancing shoes. This year there are three to choose from…

Pollard Park Concert – Sunday 12th February – From 5:00 p.m.
Always a favorite on the family summer calendar, this concert held in the beautiful grounds of Pollard Park, is a great way to unwind from a hectic Wine Festival weekend!
The Marlborough District Brass Band perform each year, followed by a national covers band to entertain all ages.
This year Pollard Park will be alive with Shane Cortese and the 8 Track Band with their “Walking In Light Show”. With songs that you know and love, and can’t help singing along to. From Dragon, to the Dance Exponents, The Dudes to Dire Straits. Let the soundtrack of your life become the soundtrack of summer! The kids will be happy too, with an abundance of children’s activities. You can fuel your body to dance to the rhythm, with plenty of food stalls to choose from.

Whites Bay Summer Concert – Sunday 19th February – From 10:30 a.m.
This year the Marlborough 4 Fun summer concert series is combining with the “MoreFM Beach Dig” a great day of family fun!
Enjoy 2 hours of music & entertainment, including entertainment to keep the kids happy, in a great family orientated setting.

Picton Summer Concert – Saturday 25th February – From 2:00 p.m.
Held on the picturesque Foreshore, this concert is a great family event. Held a little earlier in the afternoon so the kids can run around and be entertained in their own children’s area with heaps of inflatables, fun activities and their own entertainer – Fraser Hooper with his Funny Business show; allowing you to relax to the sounds of live music, from Black Betty, an upbeat, funky, bluesy, rocky, rootsy duo of Midge McCleary and Dean Vitale!